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Spurs enter talks to signal a much bigger expertise than Paz in club-record switch

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Tottenham Hotspur have endured a topsy-turvy switch window in some ways, making shrewd additions, but in addition lacking out on key targets at varied phases of the summer season.

Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha and Mathys Tel have all joined the Lilywhites in the course of the low season, with two of the trio cementing their place in Thomas Frank’s beginning eleven.

Nevertheless, an attacking midfielder has been a precedence in current weeks, however the membership’s hunt for brand new expertise in such an space has thus far been to no avail.

Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze have been two gamers the hierarchy have been involved with in an try to land top-level expertise for Frank in his first Premier League marketing campaign on the helm.

His facet have failed to finish offers for both of the aforementioned stars, with the latter becoming a member of North London rivals Arsenal – resulting in different choices being thought-about forward of subsequent week’s deadline.

Spurs’ hunt to land a brand new attacking midfielder this summer season

During the last couple of days, Spurs have reportedly made a suggestion for Como star Nico Paz, with the hierarchy evidently desirous to again the brand new supervisor in his quest.

The bid was within the area of £61m for the 20-year-old expertise, however the Serie A facet rejected the proposal, with the participant himself anticipated to remain in Italy past the summer season window.

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Nevertheless, their makes an attempt available in the market haven’t been deterred, subsequently turning their consideration to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, in accordance with Soccer Insider.

Their report claims that Frank’s facet have entered talks with Unai Emery’s males over a possible deal this summer season, with negotiations thus far being constructive.

The article additionally states that his present employers don’t need to offload the England worldwide this summer season, valuing him at £100m, however could also be pressured to promote him to fulfill their PSR standing if an enormous supply is made.

Why Spurs’ newest goal is a much bigger expertise than Paz

Paz has emerged as a shock goal for Spurs as of late, nevertheless it’s comprehensible when delving into his numbers from the latest marketing campaign in Serie A.

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Their curiosity in a brand new quantity ten is obvious after James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski suffered recent damage setbacks, with each set to be out till 2026 on the earliest.

Nevertheless, the Argentine might have the instruments to fill such a void, netting six targets and registering eight assists for Cesc Fàbregas’ facet all through the 2024/25 marketing campaign.

Paz has additionally made a stellar begin to the brand new season, firing house a spectacular free-kick while netting an help within the 2-0 win over Lazio final weekend.

There’s no denying he’d be an excellent addition, however after only one 12 months in Europe’s top-five leagues, it may be a danger, spending massive cash on a star who might by no means attain such ranges once more.

Nico Paz 2024-25 season in numbers (timeless)

A deal for Rogers could be a superb pickup, with the Englishman thriving in England’s top-flight in recent times – having the expertise in such a division that might make him an instantaneous hit with the fanbase.

He’ll probably be an costly addition, costing round £80m, however possesses a greater ability set than Paz – as seen when evaluating their respective stats from the 2024/25 marketing campaign.

Rogers, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by Lee Hendrie, registered the next tally of mixed targets and assists, while posting a greater shot heading in the right direction accuracy fee – providing Frank’s facet an added menace in entrance of objective.

Ought to the 23-year-old replicate such figures in North London, he would add that additional high quality within the last third, the hierarchy have been attempting to find – including to the signing of Kudus in such an space.

How Rogers & Paz in contrast all through 2024/25

Statistics (per 90)

Rogers

Paz

Video games performed

37

35

Objectives & assists

18

14

Shot heading in the right direction accuracy

36%

33%

Passes into last third

1.6

1.2

Key passes made

1.9

1.8

Progressive carries

3.3

2.5

Carries into opposition field

1.1

0.5

By way of balls accomplished

0.7

0.5

Fouls gained

1.5

1.1

Stats by way of FBref

He additionally accomplished extra key passes per 90, with extra of his efforts being into the ultimate third – providing a wanted inventive presence within the function behind the centre-forward.

Rogers’ capacity to get the ball into harmful areas is additional highlighted by his larger tally of carries into the opposition field – having the tip product to both go alone or select a teammate, as seen by his objective contributions final marketing campaign.

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There’s no denying that Rogers could be an enormous addition to the facet, however he has the potential to get even higher within the years forward in North London, given his tender age.

The hierarchy have to fork out the sum for his signature to keep away from lacking out on the Villa star, undoubtedly providing a extra full choice than Paz within the fast and long-term future.